Overview

Access: Defence is a free teleconference appointment service that helps lawyers:

  • schedule teleconference appointments with their clients in custody
  • avoid unnecessary travel to adult correctional institutions

Teleconference appointments between clients and lawyers are secure and confidential.

How to use Access: Defence

To register and book appointments, lawyers can contact Bell Canada:

Where Access: Defence is offered

The Access: Defence service is currently available at eight adult correctional facilities:

  • Central East Correctional Centre
  • Central North Correctional Centre
  • Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre
  • Maplehurst Correctional Complex
  • Niagara Detention Centre
  • Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre
  • Toronto East Detention Centre
  • Vanier Centre For Women

Contact

Email access_defence@ontario.ca if you have questions or concerns.